Re: Free as in speech hardware ebook reader
On 04/07/2012 01:07 PM, Scott Ferguson wrote:
> Just buy any tablet that suits your price and feature requirements
> *and* that will support Debian[*1]. Then install Calibre - it's more
> than just an reader, it is a library manager, can read every eBook
> type I've heard of, and convert between types. By installing Debian
> you will be able to install other software without a new learning
> curve and, more importantly, be able to link easily. Probably best if
> you buy a cheap tablet if you have trouble caring for paper books -
> tablet are less sturdy (even the clay variety). :-)
Haha ;-). Yup, I can replace the tablet and keep the books. Some of the
books I ruined were higher priced than a tablet. :-)
> Buy a know rootable Android pad (I don't know the Nook).
I've had my experience with Android, and it's ok, but it feels like it
was not intended to be tinkered with. Searching the internet for this
hack and that, is less satisfying than using an OS that actually wants
you to have control over it, like Debian.
> Please post your experience when you do. [*1]eg. Motorola Xoom
> Honeycomb, Archos gen-8/9
These are a bit over my price range. Also since I have an Android phone
and a Debian netbook, I think it would be an excess to get another
general purpose computer. I think I'll get a device specific for
reading, and, perhaps childishly, I want to check out the eInk displays. :-)
> Kind regards
>
>
I'll post my experiences as requested, as soon as possible.
Thank you very much,
Panayiotis
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